What we believe

THE WORD OF GOD

We believe the Scripture of the Old and New Testaments to be the only inspired, inerrant, authoritative, Word of God in the original writings. These verbally inspired books are the final authority in faith and life.

The trinity

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Redemption

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice, and that all who believe in Him are justified by faith, and our lives will show this new life to be genuine. Salvation through faith in the Lord Jesus includes being born again of the Holy Spirit and thereby becoming children of God.

MANKIND

We believe that mankind was created in the image of God; that he sinned, and thereby incurred not only physical death but also that spiritual death which is separation from God; that all human beings are born with a sinful nature, and in the case of those who reach moral responsibility, become sinners in thought, word and deed. There must be intervention from God to bridge our separation from God.

Marriage

Marriage was instituted by God and intended to be the exclusive covenant union of one man and one woman picturing our relationship to Christ (He is the groom and we are His bride).

The lord Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, and is true God and true man. We believe in His deity, in His sinless life, in His miracles, and in His atoning death on the cross. We believe that Jesus Christ will return in bodily form just as He promised.

The Holy Spirit

We believe the present ministry of the Holy Spirit guides believers into truth, enables them to know God’s will and live a godly / fruitful life that glorifies Him. He empowers believers, comforts them, convicts of sin and distributes spiritual gifts.

The Resurrection

We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His ascension into Heaven, and His present life for us as High Priest and Advocate. We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those saved unto a resurrection life.

The Ordinances: Baptism and Communion / The last supper

We believe in water baptism for believers. Baptism is an outward sign of their inward transformation (faith). Being baptized tells of their salvation and life in Christ, as it is a picture of the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. We believe that Communion was instituted by Christ for commemoration of His death. Both baptism and communion should be observed until Christ’s return.

Core values

  • Following

    I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and trust Him for my salvation.(Galatians 2:20; Luke 5:11; Matthew 16:24-25, I Peter 2:24) I have been baptized as a public acknowledgement of my faith and personally identify with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. (Acts 19:5)

  • Growing

    I will strive to grow by God’s grace, to study God’s word, and develop relationships that Tanwax Country Chapel. (Romans 15:13; 2 Corinthians 8:24; Ephesians 2:10) Growing with a Christ-like attitude in both our church and community. (John 13; Luke 9:48)

  • Giving

    I will strive, by God’s grace, to manage the resources God has given me, by generously giving my:

    Time and Talent: Discovering my God given gifts and abilities and using them to serve the mission of Jesus at Tanwax Country Chapel.

    Treasure: Through regular giving to the mission of Jesus at Tanwax Country Chapel that is sacrificial and cheerful. (2 Corinthians 8-9, Luke 6:38) Testimony: I will share my faith story to help others find and follow Jesus. (I Thessalonians 2:8, Ephesians 4:1-16, 5:15-18; Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:22-26; Proverbs 3:9-10)

  • Serving

    I will strive, by God’s grace, to: Serve by investing my time and energy into the mission of Jesus at Tanwax Country Chapel. (Romans 15:13; 2 Corinthians 8:24; Ephesians 2:10) Serve with a Christ-like attitude in both our church and community. (John 13; Luke 9:48)